Yaita, Tochigi
Yaita is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. As of May 2015, the city had an estimated population of 33,524, and a population density of 297 persons per km². Its total area is.Geography
Yaita is located in north-central Tochigi Prefecture in the foothills of the Nasu region. The area is well watered, with numerous springs and rivers.Surrounding municipalities
Yaita, Izumi and Kataoka villages were created within Shioya District on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the municipalities system. Yaita was elevated to town status on June 25, 1895. Yaita annexed Izumi and Kataoka on January 1, 1955. It was elevated to city status on November 1, 1958.Economy
Agriculture and forestry are mainstays of the local economy. The consumer electronics company Sharp has a large factory in Yaita.Education
Yaita has nine primary schools, three middle schools and three high schools.Transportation
Railway
